Merlin

A legendary enchanter summoned within the pages of Kid Eternity, this Merlin appeared alongside other famous historical and mythical figures called forth by the young hero. His mystical reputation as the archetypal wizard made him a natural fit for the series' supernatural adventures.

A figure of genuine Golden Age mystique, this Merlin stepped onto the page in 1948 courtesy of creators Bill Woolfolk and Jack Spranger, debuting in the pages of Kid Eternity for Quality Comics. Spanning an impressive arc from 1948 all the way to 2000, this character has turned up across a wonderfully eclectic range of titles — from Kid Eternity to Marvel Super-Heroes to Action Comics Weekly — sharing adventures with a colorful cast that includes Sherlock Holmes, Wendy, and Spooky. With just eight catalogued appearances, this is a rare and curious find for the dedicated Golden Age hunter, the kind of character whose scarcity only deepens the appeal. If you love the charm and strangeness of mid-century comics at their most imaginative, Merlin is a name worth tracking down.